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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page ABSTRACT i
ABSTRAK iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS vii
LIST OF TABLES xii
LIST OF FIGURE xiii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.0
Introduction 1 1.1
Background of Study 1
1.2 Problems Statement
3 1.3
Objectives of Study 4
1.4 Scope and Limitation of Study
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1.5 Benefits of the Study
5 1.6
Structure of the Project 5
CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction
7 2.1 Previous Research
2.2 Ergonomics Driver Seat 10
2.2.1 Definition of Ergonomics 10 2.2.2 Ergonomics Driver Seat
11 2.2.3 Ergonomics Principle in Seat Design
12 2.3
Anthropometrics Measurement 14
2.3.1 Designing for the Population of Users 15
2.3.2 Anthropometry and its Uses in Ergonomics 15
2.3.3 Design Constraints and Criteria 16
2.3.3.1 Posture 17
2.3.4 Types of Anthropometric Data 17
2.3.4.1 Structural Anthropometric Data 17
2.3.4.2 Functional Anthropometric Data 18
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2.3.5 Standard Anthropometric Postures 18
2.4 Driving Posture
19 2.4.1 Sitting Posture
20 2.4.2 Steering Wheel Posture
23 2.5
Musculoskeletal Disorder MSD 24
2.5.1 Definition of Musculoskeletal Disorder 24
2.5.2 Causes of Musculoskeletal Disorder 25
2.5.3 Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Disorder 25
2.5.4 Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorder 26
2.6 Rapid Upper Limb Assessment RULA Analysis
28 2.6.1 Definition of RULA Analysis
28 2.7
Summary of literature review 29
CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY
3.0 Introduction
31 3.1
Process Flow of the Project 31
3.2 Data Collection
37 3.2.1 Qualitative Data
37 3.2.1.1 Observation
37 3.2.1.2 Interview
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3.2.2 Quantitative Data 38
3.2.3 Secondary Sources for Data Collection 38
3.2.3.1 Journals Articles 39
3.2.3.1 Books 39
3.2.3.2 Internet 39
3.3 Data Collected
40 3.4
Data Analysis and Validation 42
3.4.1 RULA Analysis using Computer-Aided Three- Interactive Application CATIA Software
42 3.5
Conclusion 43
CHAPTER 4 RESULT AND DISCUSSION
4.0 Introduction
44 4.1
Design of the Existing Electric Buggy Golf Cart Using Solid Work 2014
44 4.1.1 The 3D Drawing of the Existing Electric Buggy
45 4.2
Rapid Upper Limb Assessment RULA Analysis 46
4.3 Analysis of the Existing Electric Buggy Driver Seat Using
CATIA RULA Analysis 47
4.3.1 Body Posture of Human Manikin 48
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4.3.2 RULA Analysis Result for Existing Electric Buggy Driver Seat
49 4.4
Redesign of the Electric Buggy Using Solid Work 2014 52
4.4.1 Redesign of The Electric Buggy’s Driver Seat 52
4.4.2 The 3D Drawing of the Redesign Electric Buggy Driver Seat
52 4.4.3 Adjustable Seat
55 4.4.3.1 Slider
56 4.4.3.2 Lifter
57 4.5
RULA Analysis for Redesign Electric Buggy 58
4.5.1 Result for Redesign Electric Buggy 59
4.5.2 Summary of Improvement 63
4.6 Conclusion
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CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION AND FUTURE WORK
